Saudi Arabia has removed its remaining regional restrictions on poultry meat, eggs and derived products from Poland. The decision restores access for suppliers across the country after Poland regained its HPAI-free status for poultry.
Japan’s coal arrivals increased 12.9% as elevated LNG prices encouraged utilities to switch fuels for power generation. The increase contrasted with lower imports into China and India and a decline in global seaborne coal flows in September 2026.
A new Moscow-region cluster combines two full-cycle automated plants with annual capacity of 33 million battery cells. The facilities are expected to cover almost 70% of Russian demand for electric-transport batteries, while deeper localization remains the industry’s next challenge.
Brazil exported 453,000 tonnes of cotton between July and September 2026, an 18% increase from the comparable period. The average export value rose 6.8% to $1.70 per kilogram, strengthening revenue conditions for the country’s fiber supply chain.
Belgian frozen-food group Ardo plans to close its frozen-vegetable factory in Lower Austria next year despite efforts by Austrian politicians to save the site. The decision raises questions about domestic spinach processing, local vegetable sourcing and Austria’s future dependence on facilities outside the region.
French wine production is estimated at 34.9 million hectolitres in 2026, 14% below the five-year average, while Champagne may lose about 48% of its usual output. The impact in Russia should be limited by Champagne inventories, declining French wine sales and a 25% import tariff.
Perlen Papier has introduced Pulpex molded-fiber bottles in Italy for wine, spirits, still beverages, oils, dairy products and personal care goods. The recyclable containers are available in three sizes, while the Swiss group is considering local production from late 2027.
Italian lawmakers are considering a bill requiring restaurants to disclose the origin of beef served to customers. Supporters say the measure would strengthen traceability, protect consumers and help domestic cattle producers distinguish their products from imported meat.
Sicilian cooperative CAI expects higher Primofiore lemon volumes to intensify competition and put pressure on prices during the season running from mid-October to May or June. The cooperative is expanding efficiency and pursuing earlier harvests, while exports account for around 40% of sales.
Indonesia is expanding nationwide sales of subsidized SPHP rice through Bulog, targeting distribution of up to 1.3 million tonnes by December 2025. The intervention seeks to reduce retail prices while maintaining a government purchase price of Rp6,500 per kilogram for farmers’ paddy.
French suckler-cow farmers could accelerate herd liquidation by the end of 2026 as scarce forage limits their ability to winter cattle. Rising dairy-cow sales are already weighing on meat prices, while strong calf exports to Italy and Spain offer only partial support.
Kazakh grain exporters face stronger Russian competition in Central Asia and Iran as a firm tenge and restricted transit raise costs. China offers growth, but limited transport capacity constrains shipments, while blocked routes to Baltic and Black Sea ports threaten sales to Europe and other distant markets.
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